An estimated three million Canadian adults are now taking GLP-1 medications, according to a new survey that suggests the fast-growing class of drugs is not only reshaping health outcomes but…
The European Commission has confirmed that EU member states can use existing funding to cover safe abortions, following a citizens’ initiative that gathered 1.1 million signatures advocating for women who…
Dr. Casey Means appeared before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee for her confirmation hearing as the nominee for United States Surgeon General, outlining her vision to…
HIV Cases Stabilize in Northwestern Ontario Amid National Rise, Thanks to Harm Reduction Efforts While Canada has seen a 35% increase in HIV cases, health officials in northwestern Ontario report…
Breakthrough Brain Therapy Helps Paralyzed Patients Walk Again A groundbreaking study has demonstrated that deep brain stimulation (DBS) could restore mobility in patients with spinal cord injuries. Conducted by researchers…
One in Seven Emergency Visits in Canada Could Be Managed in Primary Care: Report A significant portion of emergency department (ED) visits in Canada could be avoided with better access…
Measles Outbreak in New Brunswick Spurs Renewed Calls for National Vaccination Registry A measles outbreak in New Brunswick, coupled with rising cases nationwide, has reignited discussions about creating a centralized…
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot in Targeted NYC Attack In a shocking incident on Wednesday morning, Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot on a New York City…
Ontario’s Opioid Strategy Criticized as Outdated by Auditor General Ontario’s approach to addressing the opioid crisis is outdated and ill-equipped to meet current needs, according to a report released Tuesday…
Quebec Suspends Most International Adoptions Amid Human Trafficking Concerns Quebec has announced a suspension of most international adoption applications, citing concerns over human trafficking and the need to protect vulnerable…